Sawyer County, WI
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771/mo | $694 – $848/mo |
| 1 BR | $801/mo | $721 – $881/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,051/mo | $946 – $1,156/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,260/mo | $1,134 – $1,386/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,392/mo | $1,253 – $1,531/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sawyer County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sawyer County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Sawyer County
- Sawyer County Housing Authority
15918 5th St, Hayward, WI, 54843 · 7156344280
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Sawyer County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,600 |
| 2 people | $38,400 |
| 3 people | $43,200 |
| 4 people | $48,000 |
| 5 people | $51,850 |
| 6 people | $55,700 |
| 7 people | $59,550 |
| 8 people | $63,400 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Sawyer County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LAC COURTE OREILLES HOMES III
13739 WEST K-TOWN ROAD, HAYWARD, WI, 548434 income-restricted units of 24 total18 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043LAC COURTE OREILLES HOMES II
9012 N AKIKAANDAG LANE, HAYWARD, WI, 548436 income-restricted units of 24 total2 2BR, 12 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041PROJECT 8 DRYTOWN
9408 N DRYTOWN AVE, HAYWARD, WI, 548438 income-restricted units of 24 total6 2BR, 10 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037NYMAN AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOWNHOMES
117 GUARD ST, HAYWARD, WI, 5484316 income-restricted units2 1BR, 9 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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